New chick just hatched from hatching eggs I was given...what reed could this be? (pic incl)

That pic was taken at about a day old, and now she is about 3 days old, so not much has changed, but it looks like the comb will be single. Also, she is already getting tiny little feathers on her wings, whereas the others are a little farther behind, which leads me to believe she isn't going to be a heavy bird, and probably a breed that can/will fly better and more frequently. Also, the feathers coming in are also slate grey.
 
Oh my gosh...I just realized how many posts I didn't see...living out here in the country, we don't have actual wifi/Internet with a computer at home, we just rely on our phones and (surprisingly 4G) network (we must be close enough to Atlanta for that). Sometimes it makes things a little harder to use...especially trying to use any kind of forum. Anyway, as I stated, I believe it will be a single comb, and because of the single white egg, I think it is adding up to be a blue Andalusian. How awesome!!! Upon researching the breed a little bit, (if that is what she is) I'm happy to find out that she will be able to escape predators by being able to fly a little easier. We free range, and will have a fox problem from time to time :( Our guineas always make an escape from danger, probably due to being able to fly into the trees.
And yes, I realize that I continue to refer to the chick as a "she" without knowing yet...but I have to stay optimistic that she's a girl! :p
Thanks for all the replies! This has been a great "first post experience!!"
 
That pic was taken at about a day old, and now she is about 3 days old, so not much has changed, but it looks like the comb will be single. Also, she is already getting tiny little feathers on her wings, whereas the others are a little farther behind, which leads me to believe she isn't going to be a heavy bird, and probably a breed that can/will fly better and more frequently. Also, the feathers coming in are also slate grey.

Based on your observation regarding the comb, she is a Blue Andalusian. Andalusians are Mediterranean class birds which are light bodied, high strung, and good flyers (as you suggested).
 
Thanks! I'm excited to have a breed I haven't had before. Being from the Mediterranean, I'm sure she will deal with the heat of middle Georgia better than average too. We had 7 total chicks hatch, this blue Andalusian, one (what I believe will be) a Barred Rock, 2 Wyondettes of some sort, and I have 3 yellow babies that I have no choice but to wait to find out
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